By LARRY NEUMEISTER, Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — The final stage of jury selection for the racketeering and sex trafficking trial of hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs was set to occur on Friday in Manhattan federal court. Federal prosecutors and lawyers assembled in a courtroom to narrow a pool of 45 prospective jurors to…
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By JOCELYN GECKER and LINLEY SANDERS, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A majority of U.S. adults disapprove of President Donald Trump’s handling of issues related to colleges and universities, according to a new poll, as his administration ramps up threats to cut federal funding unless schools comply with his political agenda. More than half of…
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For all the Very Big Ideas that “The Chinese Lady” makes one ponder (racism, sexism, immigration, exploitation, xenophobia et al), it’s important to remember one crucial detail: It’s very funny. “I am ambivalent about the fork,” muses the earnest, 14-year-old Afong Moy, touted as the first Chinese woman to set foot on American soil —…
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The top outdoors times (wind-legal) and marks for Orange County track and field through May 7. Compiled by Don Chadez/Flash Results West and MileSplit.com Send corrections to sfryer@scng.com GIRLS (All race distances in meters; + converted to meters) 100: 1. Maliya Collins, Rosary, Fr., 11.93; 2. Justine Wilson, Rosary, Jr., 11.82; 3. Tra’Voa Flournoy, Rosary,…
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The facade of the La Cañada Flintridge house, circa 1915. (Courtesy of the Lanterman House Archives) The main house and garage. (Photo by PreviewFirst) The grand foyer has a curved staircase. (Photo by PreviewFirst) The gourmet kitchen. (Photo by PreviewFirst) A view of the irrigated vegetable garden and fruit trees. (Photo by PreviewFirst) French doors…
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ANAHEIM — Mere feet away from his worn fungo bat used for regular infield drills, Angels manager Ron Washington announced another decision Thursday rooted in the improvement of fundamental play. Effective immediately, the Angels moved Eric Young Sr. into the first-base coaching box, while Bo Porter was moved from first to third. Young spent time…
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WALNUT — With Orange County’s established stars still riding their jet stream Thursday, a few future swimmers to watch earned the spotlight at the CIF-SS Division 1 preliminaries at Mt. SAC. Fountain Valley’s Alyssa Ton and Newport Harbor’s Connor Ohl raced to the front. Ton, a sophomore, matched three-time O.C. swimmer of the year Teagan…
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PHOENIX — The math is simple. The solution is not. If the Dodgers are going to ask less of their relievers, who lead the majors in innings pitched (167) through Thursday, the only way to do it is to ask more of their starting pitchers, who have thrown the fewest innings in the majors (167). “It’s…
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COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Long Beach State and UCLA men’s volleyball teams moved one step closer to a potential national championship rematch with quarterfinal sweeps at the NCAA tournament on Thursday, while Pepperdine extended its late-season magic. Top-seeded Long Beach (28-3) defeated No. 8 seed Fort Valley State, 25-21, 25-16, 25-16, while third-seeded UCLA (21-6)…
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Soil collected in a county study from properties in both fire areas showed that even after debris and soil was removed, toxins such as lead and other chemicals could still be present above health screening levels. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, Thursday, May 8, announced the findings during a virtual town hall.…
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